2016 NFL Draft: Revamped 49ers Mock Draft Post-Trades
By Jerod Brown
Round Six, Pick Three–No. 178 Overall
Javon Hargrave, Defensive Tackle–South Carolina State
Starting defensive tackle Ian Williams is coming off surgery and is no sure bet to remain healthy. Hargrave doesn’t immediately contend to start but he adds interior depth to the defensive line.
Hargrave is thick and aggressive, with impressive quickness for a man his size. At 6’1″ and 309 pounds, he’ll easily clog the middle of a defense and can collapse pockets as a pass-rusher as well. Hargrave is exceptionally raw coming out of college and will need time to compete in practice against better competition before seeing the field.
Round Six, Pick 32–No. 207 Overall
LeShaun Sims, Cornerback–Southern Utah
Sims is another type of guy that Baalke takes late in the draft. He looks the part of a starting cornerback in the NFL but he faced below-average competition and it’s hard to evaluate how he’ll fare against better receivers.
He’s six feet tall, about 200 pounds and runs between a 4.4 and 4,5 second 40-yard dash. That type of size and speed will make him draftable late for the 49ers.
Round Six, Pick 36–No. 211 Overall
Stephane Nembot, Offensive Tackle–Colorado
The 49ers add some competition to the right tackle position by selecting Stephane Nembot with one of their final picks. He isn’t going to blow anyone away but he has an opportunity to develop into something.
Here are my scouting notes after watching four of Nembot’s games:
"Strengths: Big, strong dude that has enough arm length to be the first to engage. Handles power well and athletic upper-body to mirror chest and hand-fight. Moves laterally better than he kicks back, although both are average at best right now. Good eyes and recognition, just needs to catch his body up to his head. Routinely engages multiple defenders on one play, sometimes for better or worse. Asked to slide out of both 2 and 3-point stance. Weaknesses: His kick slide brings his chest up and he almost immediately loses leverage in pass-pro. He’s strong and can still be productive despite below-average technique but no way that lasts in NFL. Should switch back over to right side. From waist down, he looks stiff. Each movement in pass-pro is compartmentalized and the process looks choppy. Feet get lazy in pass-pro out of two-point stance. He wastes movement at line of scrimmage. Speed rushers get on him before he knows what to do with himself. Inconsistent run blocker. Beat to inside in pass-pro often due to flat set and lazy feet."
The 49ers aren’t anticipating Nembot being a world-beater but he’s another strong body to bring in and take a chance on.
Round Six, Pick 38–No. 213 Overall
James Burgess, Inside Linebacker–Louisville
James Burgess is an athletic and aggressive inside linebacker that will have to put on weight if he expects to consistently compete in the NFL. He was routinely overwhelmed by offensive linemen and he’ll have to quickly improve his ability to shed blockers in pursuit of the ball.
Fortunately, Burgess doesn’t shy away from contact and he’s always looking to make his presence felt. As a late pick, he’ll be a camp body to get guys competing hard and he might end up cracking the roster. If not, he’s an excellent practice squad candidate for linebacker depth and insurance.
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